September Outing: Learning to Drive

Learning to Drive, in which Patricia Clarkson stars as a recently dumped wife who hires Ben Kingsley to teach her to drive, will be our September choice. 

It's on at the Varsity Cinema (ManuLife Centre, Bloor & Bay) and we'll go to the 2:40 screening. So let's meet about 20 minutes before then near the box office.

Those who wish to nosh afterward will head downstairs to Scaccia. As always, no need to let me know if you're planning to see the film but not eat afterwards; but if you do plan to go to the restaurant, please notify me NO LATER THAN NOON on Monday, August 31.
 

Synopsis: 

Academy Award nominee Patricia Clarkson and Academy Award winner Ben Kingsley star in this feel-good, coming of (middle) age comedy about a mismatched pair who help each other overcome life’s road blocks.

Wendy is a fiery Manhattan author whose husband has just left her for a younger woman; Darwan is a soft-spoken taxi driver from India on the verge of an arranged marriage. As Wendy sets out to reclaim her independence, she runs into a barrier common to many lifelong New Yorkers: she’s never learned to drive. When Wendy hires Darwan to teach her, her unraveling life and his calm restraint seem like an awkward fit. But as he shows her how to take control of the wheel, and she coaches him on how to impress a woman, their unlikely friendship awakens them to the joy, humor, and love in starting life anew.​


Director, Cast, etc.:  www.learningtodrivemovie.com
 

Trailer:
http://www.learningtodrivemovie.com/videos#1

August Outing: Ricki & the Flash

We'll be seeing Meryl Streep starring as an aging rock star in Ricki & the Flash on Tuesday, August 11, at the Yonge/Dundas Cineplex Odeon. Screen time is 2:30, so let's meet near the upstairs entrance about 20 minutes earlier.
 

After the film, those who wish to will walk over to Fran's at Shuter & Victoria Streets for a bite. As always, no need to let me know if you're only coming to the movie. But if you plan to join us at Fran's, please email me by noon on Monday, August 10, so I can make a reservation for the correct number of people.
Below are details about the movie. Hope to see you on Tuesday for a rockin' good time.

Terry



SYNOPSIS

Musical drama by director Jonathan Demme. Meryl Streep stars as Ricki Rendazzo, a guitar heroine who made a world of mistakes as she followed her dreams of rock-and-roll stardom. Returning home, Ricki gets a shot at redemption and a chance to make things right as she faces the music with her family. Streep stars opposite her real-life daughter Mamie Gummer; Rick Springfield, portraying a Flash member in love with Ricki; Kevin Kline as Ricki's ex-husband; and Audra McDonald as Kline's new wife.  


TRAILER
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8PVK6Hky2A